HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-091 - Contract - Tukwila Historical Society - Transfer Agreement: Tukwila History BooksCity of Tukwila Contract Number: 26-091
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6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA98188
TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Between the City of Tukwila and Tukwila Historical Society (THS)
This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Tukwila, Washington, a non -charter
optional municipal code city hereinafter referred to as "the City," and Tukwila Historical Society, a non-
profit 501(c)(3) organization.
WHEREAS, the City is a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, authorized to carry out
governmental functions for the benefit of the public; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Historical Society is a duly organized non-profit entity dedicated to the
preservation of local history and the education of the public regarding that history, and its receipt and
stewardship of the collection of books described herein directly advances those governmental purposes;
and
WHEREAS, the City is in possession of two hundred and fifty-one (251) copies of the book titled,
"Tukwila: Community at the Crossroads," which captures the history of the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that the Tukwila Historical Society was an instrumental partner
in the creation of "Tukwila: Community at the Crossroads," and is uniquely positioned to maintain,
distribute, and utilize the books in a manner that maximizes public access and supports ongoing historical
preservation and education; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the transfer of the collection of books described herein
serves the fundamental governmental purposes of preserving the cultural, civic, and historical heritage of
the City, for the education and benefit of present and future generations of Tukwila residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the transfer of the collection of books described herein to
the Tukwila Historical Society provides adequate public benefit commensurate with the value of the
property transferred.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing governmental purposes and the mutual
obligations set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Transfer of Property. The City of Tukwila (the "City") hereby transfers and conveys to the Tukwila
Historical Society absolute title to, and ownership of, the property described in Paragraph 3 (the
"Property"), in furtherance of the governmental purposes set forth in the Recitals above.
2. Description of Property. Two hundred and fifty-one (251) books titled, "Tukwila: Community at the
Crossroads."
3. Ownership. The City affirms that it is the lawful owner of the Property and that the Property is free and
clear of all liens, claims, and encumbrances. Full legal title, including all rights of ownership, is hereby
transferred to the Tukwila Historical Society. For educational and historic preservation purposes, the
City grants to the Tukwila Historical Society the right to re -publish the book on-line.
4. Approved Purpose. The Property transferred pursuant to this Agreement is conveyed to the Tukwila
Historical Society solely for the purpose of historical preservation, display, research access, and public
education relating to the history of the City and its community (the "Approved Purpose"). This transfer
is made in furtherance of the City's fundamental governmental interest in historical preservation and
public education.
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5. No Appraisal., The City acknowledges that the Tukwila Historical Society has not provided an appraisal
of the Property and that any tax or accounting consequences resulting from this transfer are the sole
responsibility of the City.
6. Governing Law. This Transfer Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington.
DATED this 7t" day of
CITY OF TUKWILA
Signed by:
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Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Date: 4/7/2026 112:54 PM PDT
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk
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